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South Kauai Region
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Location: South Kauai
At the end of Lawa‘i Road is one of the most magnificent gardens on Kaua‘i, the National Tropical Botanical Garden. It is actually two gardens in one: the 252-acre McBryde Gardens and the 100-acre Allerton Gardens.
The Allerton Gardens were once a private estate and are full of fountains, lush greenery, and interesting flowers. It is also home to the famous Moreton Bay fig trees that were featured in the movie" Jurassic Park." If you can remember the scene were Dr. Alan Grant and the kids discover the dinosaurs eggs, well, that’s the tree. Below is a photograph of this magnificent plant.
At the end of Lawa‘i Road is one of the most magnificent gardens on Kaua‘i, the National Tropical Botanical Garden. It is actually two gardens in one: the 252-acre McBryde Gardens and the 100-acre Allerton Gardens.
The Allerton Gardens were once a private estate and are full of fountains, lush greenery, and interesting flowers. It is also home to the famous Moreton Bay fig trees that were featured in the movie" Jurassic Park." If you can remember the scene were Dr. Alan Grant and the kids discover the dinosaurs eggs, well, that’s the tree. Below is a photograph of this magnificent plant.
Location: South Kauai
This little speck of a beach can disappear during high surf. But when the ocean is calm Lawa'i is perfect for swimming, snorkeling and snuba.
This little speck of a beach can disappear during high surf. But when the ocean is calm Lawa'i is perfect for swimming, snorkeling and snuba.
Location: South Kauai
Spouting Horn Beach Park is located on Lawa‘i Road in Po'ipu in south Kauai.
The ocean attraction can be viewed from the top of a small hill with a guard-rail. This is a popular spot for tour buses, so expect to share some space at the rail. Like other blowholes, Spouting Horn is caused by a hole in a lava shelf. The ocean rushes under the shelf and up through the hole with a mighty force that sends water shooting into the air. What makes this blowhole slightly different is the addition of a second hole that only emits wind and creates a great moaning sound.
Spouting Horn Beach Park is located on Lawa‘i Road in Po'ipu in south Kauai.
The ocean attraction can be viewed from the top of a small hill with a guard-rail. This is a popular spot for tour buses, so expect to share some space at the rail. Like other blowholes, Spouting Horn is caused by a hole in a lava shelf. The ocean rushes under the shelf and up through the hole with a mighty force that sends water shooting into the air. What makes this blowhole slightly different is the addition of a second hole that only emits wind and creates a great moaning sound.
Location: South Kauai
To get to Po'ipu Beach take Lawa‘i Road east back toward Po‘ipu for about 2 miles. Lawa‘i Road will merge with Po‘ipu Road. You want to turn right onto Po‘ipu Road continuing to head east. Right beyond the Po‘ipu Shopping Village (which will be on your left) there will be a road named Hoowili Road on your right. This is the road that provides beach access.
Po‘ipu Beach is one of the most popular beaches in south Kaua‘i. Its three crescent-shaped strips of sand offer a variety of swimming possibilities. For the more experienced swimmer, the edges of the crescents offer snorkeling and boogie boarding opportunities. The younger or inexperienced swimmer can stay towards the middle where there is a lifeguard on duty.
To get to Po'ipu Beach take Lawa‘i Road east back toward Po‘ipu for about 2 miles. Lawa‘i Road will merge with Po‘ipu Road. You want to turn right onto Po‘ipu Road continuing to head east. Right beyond the Po‘ipu Shopping Village (which will be on your left) there will be a road named Hoowili Road on your right. This is the road that provides beach access.
Po‘ipu Beach is one of the most popular beaches in south Kaua‘i. Its three crescent-shaped strips of sand offer a variety of swimming possibilities. For the more experienced swimmer, the edges of the crescents offer snorkeling and boogie boarding opportunities. The younger or inexperienced swimmer can stay towards the middle where there is a lifeguard on duty.
Location: South Kauai
The southern Kauai town of Po'ipu is quickly developing into the destination for luxury accommodations on the island. Home to some of the sunniest beaches, such as Po'ipu (pictured) and Shipwreck Beach, as well as a blowhole and two National Tropical Botanical gardens, Po'ipu knows how to draw a crowd.
The southern Kauai town of Po'ipu is quickly developing into the destination for luxury accommodations on the island. Home to some of the sunniest beaches, such as Po'ipu (pictured) and Shipwreck Beach, as well as a blowhole and two National Tropical Botanical gardens, Po'ipu knows how to draw a crowd.
Location: South Kauai
Located next to Shipwreck Beach in South Kauai, these ancient limestone sea cliffs have been virtually sandblasted by a combination of wind, salt and water over millions of years. Lithified cliffs form as weathered fragments are removed by erosion and transported by gravity, running water, glaciers, waves, and wind. These weathered rock fragments then eventually come to rest as layers of loose, unconsolidated material called sediment. This material may subsequently be subjected to compaction and cementation, causing it to be lithified into solid rock.
Located next to Shipwreck Beach in South Kauai, these ancient limestone sea cliffs have been virtually sandblasted by a combination of wind, salt and water over millions of years. Lithified cliffs form as weathered fragments are removed by erosion and transported by gravity, running water, glaciers, waves, and wind. These weathered rock fragments then eventually come to rest as layers of loose, unconsolidated material called sediment. This material may subsequently be subjected to compaction and cementation, causing it to be lithified into solid rock.
Location: South Kauai
Koloa, sometimes called Old Koloa Town, can claim to be the spot of the first sugar plantation in the islands. The quaint, little town has some of the oldest buildings in Kauai. Every year the town celebrates its agricultural heritage with the Koloa Plantation Days festival.
Koloa, sometimes called Old Koloa Town, can claim to be the spot of the first sugar plantation in the islands. The quaint, little town has some of the oldest buildings in Kauai. Every year the town celebrates its agricultural heritage with the Koloa Plantation Days festival.
Location: South Kauai
The Prince Kuhio Park is a monument to Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole who was raised in Koloa. Had Hawai‘i not been annexed to the United States, he likely would have reigned as king. Instead he was elected as a congressional delegate for Hawai‘i for 10 consecutive terms.
He was known as a tireless champion of Hawaiian culture and is so revered that his birthday, March 26, is a state holiday. The foundation of his home and fishpond are protected in the park. It is very well maintained with a pleasant view of the ocean.
The Prince Kuhio Park is a monument to Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole who was raised in Koloa. Had Hawai‘i not been annexed to the United States, he likely would have reigned as king. Instead he was elected as a congressional delegate for Hawai‘i for 10 consecutive terms.
He was known as a tireless champion of Hawaiian culture and is so revered that his birthday, March 26, is a state holiday. The foundation of his home and fishpond are protected in the park. It is very well maintained with a pleasant view of the ocean.
Location: South Kauai
This beach, located in Poipu, got its name from an old wooden ship which sunk off the coast but has long since faded into the deep blue. The swimming at this beach is far from ideal because of strong currents and high surf. One of the beach's main attractions is its proximity to Makawehi Point which is a lithified sand dune. Many fishermen use this spot to get the catch while other locals use it as a diving board (NOT recommended).
This beach, located in Poipu, got its name from an old wooden ship which sunk off the coast but has long since faded into the deep blue. The swimming at this beach is far from ideal because of strong currents and high surf. One of the beach's main attractions is its proximity to Makawehi Point which is a lithified sand dune. Many fishermen use this spot to get the catch while other locals use it as a diving board (NOT recommended).
Location: South Kauai
Sugar used to reign supreme in the islands until world trade opened up the market to cheaper sources. The Koloa Sugar Mill which was built in 1898 by Walter McBryde, the second son of Duncan and Elizabeth. Now it sits vacant and rusting, a reminder that not all good things last and economies continually change.
Sugar used to reign supreme in the islands until world trade opened up the market to cheaper sources. The Koloa Sugar Mill which was built in 1898 by Walter McBryde, the second son of Duncan and Elizabeth. Now it sits vacant and rusting, a reminder that not all good things last and economies continually change.
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